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Chicken and Dumplings (Our Way)
There’s hardly anything more comforting than a big bowl of chicken and dumplings. This is actually my husbands recipe, and it’s the best I’ve ever had. He combined a few different ones and came up with this, adapting over the years. Our kids love it and so do I. Ingredients (for soup) 2 T oil…
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Printable November Dinner Planner
November has my all-time favorite meal: Thanksgiving dinner! For all the other days, I happily eat all the seasonal brassicas, squash, apples, and pears. November in Texas can be heavy-coat cold or air-conditioner warm, so there’s a good balance in this plan to account for that, while still embracing all the cozy fall vibes. I…
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Ham and Cheese Frittata
This frittata recipe is easily adaptable, which is great, but this basic version only has 6 ingredients, which is also great. Plus, my kids love it. Ingredients 2 T melted butter 6 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup ham, diced or chopped 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp salt Instructions Preheat your oven to…
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Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes
If you are lucky enough to have leftover mashed potatoes, you have to try this side! My kids say they taste like tater tots. If you want to add meat, it could be a full meal with a side of veggies. 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 cup flour 2 eggs 1 cup shredded sharp…
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Apple-Ginger Chicken in the Instant Pot
This is the perfect fall meal! Kids love it, adults love it, it’s easy and comes together in one bowl for serving. Ingredients 3 lbs boneless, skinless, chicken thighs (about 8) 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tsp…
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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs: A Simple Guide
Hard-boiling eggs can be harder than it seems, but the best method I’ve found is just to jump and and try a few different techniques. Here’s what works for me. Step One: Boil the water. Make sure it’s enough to cover the tops of all the eggs you want to make. The water needs to…
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Dinner Hero: Roasted Veg
This is my favorite quick side dish to add to a meal, and it could not be easier. Pre-heat your oven to 425, toss your veggies in avocado or olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes and serve. My favorite vegetable to cook this way is broccoli.
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What We Ate: Dinner #3
Night One: On this night I cooked a brisket in my instant pot, shredded it up, and served it over chips with a can of ranch pinto beans, a homemade white cheddar cheese sauce, tomatoes, end green onions. Everyone loved this and it was filling. Night Two: We had leftover chicken from another meal, so…
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Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe with Real Ingredients
Have you looked at the ingredients in breakfast sausage? I took a peek last year and I was shocked. The one we had been purchasing for years contained pork, corn syrup, salt, natural flavor, sugar, pork broth, and MSG. I was determined to make it myself, with actual real ingredients, and I think I’ve done…
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What We Ate: Dinner #2
Night One: This night I used the instant pot to make one of my favorites: porcupine meatballs! They’re not actually made from porcupine, of course, but the kids love to act shocked at the name every time we have them. I paired them with mashed potatoes and corn. This was a total comfort meal as…
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